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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 1h

This is one of my favorite photos from this last weekend's launch activities. I have no idea whose rocket this was, but it looked pretty cool zipping by the Moon! 🚀🌗

A high-power rocket roars into the sky, trailing a smoky plume behind it. The half-lit Moon is visible in the upper right of the photo. The sky is clear and blue.

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 10h

This is a short video of my Estes "Lil' Spite" rocket shredding at Mach 1.1. Despite the energetic end, it was the first time I've ever launched a rocket faster than the speed of sound! 🚀 www.youtube.com/shorts/zqTkH...

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Lil' Spite rocket shreds at Mach 1.1, October 3rd 2026 #shorts

YouTube video by AlectroSpace

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Looks almost like part of a contrail that's either in shadow or casting a shadow on the other clouds.

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Two Falcon 9s and a Falcon Heavy all in the same day!

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I suspect this was a typo made by Natalie Harp, since (and I can't believe I'm saying this) I doubt AI would have made that particular mistake.

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Wow, I'd never seen this photo before. That's incredible.

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For years I thought Engineering had the warp core on the starboard side, with the huge cutaway graphic of the Enterprise-D on the port side. I was very surprised to learn the display is supposed to be forward, with the warp core aft.

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vsamsondc.bsky.social @vsamsondc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"McDowell has identified 17 small U.S. satellites as likely jammers; all of them were launched as secretive payloads over the past four years. These satellites are in geostationary Earth orbit" www.scientificamerican.com/article/u-s-...

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Weapons in space probably aren’t what you think

Elusive, satellite-stalking spacecraft could unleash space war—or help keep orbital peace

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's just so Isaacman can have a new joyride, I presume.

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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 28/09/2026

This is a photo of our home planet taken only a few hours ago! So what? We have photos of Earth taken from space every day. Ah, but *this* photo was taken by a spacecraft ON ITS WAY TO JUPITER.

From the source: "Mostly black space, most of Earth visible at the top right of the image. Part of a spacecraft visible on the left."

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Gene J. Mikulka @genejm1017.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

So a sort of successful mission for Starship Mission 14. They didn't check all the boxes because of Raptor engine failures, but they deployed the 26 Starlink Satellites and achieved orbit, though not for as long as planned. It's clear that the Raptor engine is still a thorn in the company's side.

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The aft section looked to still be afloat, at least for the moment. Depending on how long it floats, maybe they could recover those two tiles that flew on the previous flight (assuming they're still attached, of course).

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Gene J. Mikulka @genejm1017.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Have to agree with Derek here. SLS took Artemis I around Earth and to the Moon on its first try; New Glenn reached orbit on its first attempt. This is Starship's 14th flight. It's a milestone for the company, yes.

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scottmanley.bsky.social @scottmanley.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

After deploying the Starlink satellites the decision has been taken to bring Starship home early, that means a deorbit burn over the Indian ocean and a landing North of Hawaii.

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I went for a little roadtrip down the coast today, the first time in about four years. It was really nice to see these views again. 😊

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Isaacman wants a new joyride, I guess? 🤷‍♂️

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tonight was my first Kerbal landing on Laythe! This is the furthest I have ever sent Kerbals from Kerbin. Laythe is a gorgeous place. 🚀

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I hope it comes back on for you soon!

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I just got myself a GoPro. Never had one of these before, but it seems pretty cool.

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sports Illustrated lawsuit incoming? 🤷‍♂️

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I made a recap video of some of my model rocket launches from back in April and June this year. 🚀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFvz...

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Model Rocket Launches, April-June 2026

YouTube video by AlectroSpace

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Moon looked beautiful tonight! 🌓

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This one that I took in 2023 is one of my favorites.

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Onboard video footage from Orbitron Flight 14, rotated to keep the ground level. It's kind of a neat way to show the rocket's in-flight roll. 🚀

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Better choice of voice than Liam Neeson, in my opinion. I'm sure he did his best, but he was no Aslan.

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Here's a short video of Orbitron - Flight 13, which took place earlier today. This was another test flight with its IMU payload. The simulation in the lower left corner of the video was constructed from the flight data. It seems to lag a little, but it's fairly accurate. The motor was a D12-3. 🚀

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I finally launched my Estes 1/100th scale Falcon 9 model, and honestly it was frightening. There was only mild wind, well within the limits for most of my other models. And yet this thing arced 45 degrees and nearly face-planted on the edge of the field. Parachute worked, but still a close call.

A model rocket lifts off, pitching sharply as it does so.

Still arcing, the model rocket climbs in the blue sky.

Motor still firing, the model rocket is now horizontal in the sky.

The model rocket deploys its parachute barely 100 feet above the turf of the baseball field. A close call.

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I built a version of this rocket in KSP, and it is so overpowered it's kind of hilarious. 😂

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Derek Newsome @derek.space · 16/09/2026

Here's all 13 released engineering film shots from the Artemis II launch played back at full speed and synced!

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Alec Griffiths @alectrospace1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The icing problem struck once again on the previous flight, it seems. 🤪

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